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Yellow fever in Ghana, 1977-80.

V K Agadzi, B A Boatin, M A Appawu

    Bulletin of the World Health Organization
    |January 1, 1984
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    Ghana experienced its most severe recorded yellow fever epidemic from 1977 to 1980, resulting in 827 cases and 189 deaths. This article details the epidemic's distribution and epidemiological features.

    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Virology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Ghana faced a significant yellow fever epidemic between 1977 and 1980.
    • This outbreak was the most severe recorded in the nation's history.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the distribution and epidemiological characteristics of the 1977-1980 yellow fever epidemic in Ghana.
    • To analyze the impact of this major public health event.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of reported yellow fever cases.
    • Epidemiological data collection and analysis from affected regions.
    • Case and mortality data compilation.

    Main Results:

    • The epidemic spanned three years, from 1977 to 1980.

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  • A total of 827 cases and 189 deaths were reported.
  • The overall case fatality rate was 22.8%.

    • Conclusions:

    • The 1977-1980 yellow fever epidemic in Ghana was exceptionally severe.
    • Understanding the distribution and characteristics is crucial for future prevention strategies.
    • Public health interventions are vital to control such outbreaks.